P-47D,
I'm confused as well. Your avitar says "Senior Member", but you're asking for help on building models? First of all, my suggestion would be to NOT build a Corsair if you've never built a model before. However, most models do come with very good instructions these days (Great Planes, Hangar 9, Top Flite, etc.) and there is very little left to the imagination. I've never read a "How to Build" book, and basically learned from doing it (and the occasional magazine/forum tips, etc). Sig and several other manufacturers sell "kits" with plans and wood only (no laser-cut parts), which can be a bit confusing from time to time... but they're usually well identified as "professional" level kits. I know this probably didn't answer your question... just pondering what seems to be an anomaly to me.

--CKC